Dumping-wagon.



PATENTED SEPT. 13, 1904.

0. S. PHARIS.

DUMPING WAGON.

APPLIOATION FILED SEPT. 16, 1903.

3 SHEETS-SHEET 1.

N0 MODEL.

No. 769,957. PATENTED SEPT. 13, 1904. O. S. PHARIS.

DUMPING WAGON.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 16, 1903. NO MODEL: 3 SHEETS-SHEET 2.

wwwmw w 7 No. 769,957. PATENTED SEPT. 13, 1904. 0. s. PHARIS.

DUMPING WAGON.

APPLICATION FILED smear. 16, 1903.

N0 MODEL. 3 SHEETS-SHEET a.

W I TJV ESSES INVEJVTOR JITTORJVE I".

Patented September 13, 1904:.

PATENT OEEicE.

CHARLES S. PHARIS, OF SYRACUSE, NEW YORK.

DUMPING-WAGON.'

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent N 0. 769,957, dated September 13 1904, Application filed September 16, 1903. Serial No. 173,376. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern: I

Be it known that I, CHARLES S. PHARIS, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Syracuse, in the county of Onondaga, in the State of New York, have invented new and useful Improvements in Dumping-Wagons, of which the following, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, is a full, clear, and exact description.

This invention relates to that class of dumping wagons in which the body thereof is mounted stationary on the runnin -gear and in which the discharge of the load is effected through an opening provided in the bottom of the wagon.

The present invention resides in a dumping-wagon which is adapted for delivering various kinds of material, although it is particularly designed for transporting coal, broken stone, and other substances of a similar nature. However, it is especially intended for the former, and in that respect it pertains to the species of dumping-wagons which are equipped with a chute for conveying the discharge to either side of the wagon.

The main object of the present invention is to produce a dumping-wagon of the aforesaid character which shall be very efiicient in its operation, simple, strong, and durable in construction, and can be easily and conveniently manipulated in the operation of discharging its load and at the same time shall be inexpensive in its manufacture and shall present a neat appearance.

To that end the invention consists in the novel combination and arrangement of the component parts of the dumping-wagon, as hereinafter fully described and set forth in the claims.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, illustrating my invention, Figure 1 is a vertical longitudinal section of a Wagon-body, showing the rack-and-pinion mechanism employed for actuating the sliding gates which are movable to and from the center of the discharge-opening in the bottom of the body. Fig. 2 is a detail view of said mechanism. Fig. 3 is a vertical transverse section of the wagonbody, showing the chute employed for conof the hangers by which I frame 13,

veying the discharged material to either side of the wagon, the running-gear and other unnecessary parts of the wagon being omitted in this and the other views. Fig. 4 is a side view of a portion of the body and showing more clearly the chute and the means for raising and lowering the same. Fig. 5 is a plan view of a portion of the chute. Fig. 6 is a side view of the front portion of the wagonbody and showing one of the means which may be employed for operating the rack-andpinion mechanism. Fig. 7 is a transverse section on line X X in Fig. 5 and showing one ported on the end of the chute.

Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.

A represents the wagon-body, which may be of any suitable style. However, I prefer to construct the sides of the same with flaring upper portions, as indicated at A A, for the purpose of increasing the capacity of the wagon. Said body is supported on a suitable which is to be mounted on the running-gear in the usual and well-known manner, which latter is not shown. The bottom of the said wagon-body is composed of a rearthe extension is sup-' wardly-inclined sheet-metal front portion C and a like forwardly-inclined rear portion 0, which plates are of equal lengths and have their inner ends terminating some distance apart to form a central discharge-opening D, extending entirely across the bottom. The discharge through said opening is effected by means of a pair of oppositely-sliding gates E E, disposed substantially in aplane with the opening or immediately below the inner ends of the bottom portions of the body and adapted to move in unison to and from the center of the said opening. These gates are disposed in longitudinal guides a a at opposite sides of the body and preferably formed by the employment of angleirons 6 b and 0 c, placed some distance apart and securely fastened to the sides of the bodyA and top of the frame B, as more clearly shown in Fig. 3 of the drawings. Various mechanisms may be used for operating said gates E E. However, I prefer to employ two pairs of longitudinal racks (Z (Z and d d, disposed parallel one above the other, the racks cZ (Z being secured directly to the under side of the gate E and the other racks, 0Z d, connected to the gate by means of suitable longitudinal bars 0Z (Z and mounted upon tracks 0 0, consisting, preferably, of angle-irons fastened to the frame B. Between said pairs of racks. are interposed pinions ff, secured to a transverse shaft F, which is suitably journaled in the sides of the said frame B and has its ends preferably formed square for the application of a handcrank by which to turn said shaft, whereby said pinions are rotated and actuate the racks cZ cZ d cZ, which are caused to impart sliding movement to the gates E E to open and close the same.

Gr represents my improved chute, which is employed when the wagon is used for delivering coal. This chute is formed of sheet metal and is composed of a main section g and end sections 9 g. The said main section 9 of the chute extends transversely under the discharge-opening D and is preferably supported at its ends by means of cables or chains h h, each of which is connected at oneend to abail fastened to the end of the section, and at its other is fastened to a sheave t', pivoted to the exterior of the side of the wagon-body A, as clearly shown in Figs. 3 and 4: of the drawings. The outer faces of sheaves are formed with nuts j j for the reception of a handcrank, whereby the ends of the chute-section Q can be independently lowered and raised to tilt the same at different degrees of inclination, and thus convey the discharge to either side of the wagon. To sustain the ends of the said chute-section g in the desired position, I prefer to employ ratchet-wheels Z: 76, which are attached. to the aforesaid sheaves it, and and pawls Z Z, pivoted to the sides of the body Aand engaging said ratchet-wheels. The said end sections of the chute are pivotally connected to the main section, as indicated at 9 and have their sides Z Z overlapping the sides of the main section and converging outward, as more clearly shown in Figs. 4; and 5 of the drawings. By attaching the said end sections g g of the chute to the main section in the described manner the former can be readily swung up out of the way against the wagonbody when not in use, as shown in Fig. 3 of the drawings, and any suitablemeans may be employed for retaining the same in this position.

When the load is required to be discharged to a greater distance from the wagon, I provide the end sections g g of the chute with detachable extensionsm m, which have the rear portions of their sides n n formed divergent, as indicated at 0 0, and which overlap the corresponding outwardly-convergent sides of the end sections. The said extensions m m are preferably supported in their operative positions by means of hangers p p, fastened to the extensions and engaging the tops of the sides of said end sections, as clearly shownin Figs. 4:, 6, and 7 of the drawings.

To sustain the extensions in their connection to the end sections g g, I provide a suitable catch or lock consisting of a hook 417/, pivoted to the side of the end section and engaging a staple of, projecting from the side of the extension, as clearly shown in Fig. 4 of the drawings.

H H denote two guards which extend substantially along the entire length of the sides of'the main section g of the chute and serve.

to effectually prevent the material from leaking out between the section and inclined bottom portions 0 C of the body during the operation of discharging the load. The said guards H H are adapted to fold up under the body of the Wagon when the chute is in its raised position and may be constructed and arranged in any suitable manner. When the chute is lowered, the said guards being automatically extensible, accommodate themselves to the inclination of the chute.

I prefer to form the guards of strong canvas or other suitable material and support each by fastening one edge to the side of the main section of the chute and fastening the opposite edge to the frame B.

The dumping-wagon, as described, is specially adapted for delivering coal. \Vhen, however, it is desired to use the same for broken stone and other material which is required to be spread along the ground, the aforesaid chute is dispensed with, in which case the load is deposited directly under the wagon. In using the wagon for the latter purpose it is desirable to be able to discharge the load without necessitating the driver of the wagon to dismount, thus creating a great saving in time and labor. For this reason I have provided a device conveniently accessible to the driver for actuating the gates-E E, hereinbefore referred to. This device consists, preferably, of a suitably-journaled vertical shaft A to the lower end of which is secured a beveled gear (0 meshing with a like gear 6 pivoted to the side of the body A. To the rear side of the gear 6 is fastened a sprocket-wheel 0 which is connected by a chain a to a similar sprocket-wheel 0Z fastened to the shaft F of the aforesaid pinions f f, which actuate the racks cZ (Z d 0Z and move the gates E E to and from the center of the opening in the bottom of the wagon. The upper end of the vertical shaft A is formed square or otherwise for the reception of a hand crank 6 by which the person seated upon the wagon can conveniently turn the same.

described means for actuating the pinions and racks the operator is enabled to open the gates E E to the desired degree, and thus effectu: ally control the discharge of the load, which is a feature of great importance when the It will be observed that by theuse of the ICC wagon is used for delivering broken stone, &c. in road-making, inasmuch as the material can be eifectually spread over the ground.

B denotes the tail-board of the wagon, which is pivoted to the body in the well-known manner and may be provided with any suitable device for fastening the same in its closed position. By providing the wagon with said tail-board the load can be readily shoveled out through the rear of the wagon, if required. To relieve the said tail-board from strain of the load during transportation, I provide a supplemental tail-board G which is supported vertically movable between cleats b If, secured to the sides of the body A directly in front of the board B The said board C rests upon the forwardly-inclined rear end portion C of the bottom of the wagon and can be readily removed by sliding'the same upward.

0 0 denote guards or shields which are secured to opposite sides of the frame B and serve to protect the lower racks CZ cl against being filled with dust, &c., during the discharge of the load.

What I claim as my invention is 1. In a dumping-wagon, the body thereof provided with a discharge-opening in the central portion of its bottom, longitudinal guides on said body, a pair of gates sliding in said guides to and from the center of said opening and movable in opposite directions, racks disposed parallel one above the other and connected to the respective gates, a pinion interposed between said racks, and means for rotating said pinion as set forth.

2. In a dumping-wagon, the body thereof provided with a discharge-opening in the central portion of its bottom, longitudinal guides on opposite sides of said body, a pair of gates sliding in said guides to and from the center of said opening, a pair of racks secured directly to one of the gates, a second pair of racks disposed parallel to and below the firstmentioned pair, bars connecting the lower racks rigidly to the other gate, tracks supporting the latter racks, a revoluble shaft disposed transverse to and between the said pairs of racks, and pinions secured to said shaft and engaging said racks as set forth.

3. In a dumping-wagon, the body thereof having a bottom composed of a rearwardlyinclined front portion and a forwardly-inclined rear portion arranged with a dischargeopening between them, a pair of oppositelysliding gates movable to and from the center of said opening, racks and pinions connected to said gates, sprocket-wheels and a chain rotating said pinions to movethe gates in unison, and means disposed at the front end of the wagon-body for imparting movement to said sprocket wheels and chain as set forth.

4. The combination with a dumping-wagon provided with a discharge-opening in its bottom, longitudinally-sliding gates movable to and from the center of said opening, racks disposed parallel one above the other and con nected to the respective gates, and pinions interposed between said racks, of guards secured to the body at said opening and arranged over the lower racks for the purpose set forth.

5. The combination with the wagon-body having its bottom formed with a forwardlyinclined rear portion, and a tail-board pivoted to the body, of a supplemental verticallymovable tail-board disposed in front of the pivoted tail-board to relieve the latter from strain of the load, and resting upon the .rear end of said inclined portion of the bottom as set forth and shown.

6. In a dumping-wagon, the combination with the body provided with a discharge-opening in its bottom, and means controlling the discharge, of a chute comprising a main section supported transversely under said opening, means for independently raising and lowering the ends of said main section to tilt the same toward either side of the wagon, and end sections pivoted to said main section and formed with outwardly-converging sides as set forth.

7. In a dumping-wagon, the combination with the body provided with adischarge-opening in its bottom, and means controlling the discharge therefrom, of a chute supported under said opening and adapted to be tilted in different directions, and folding guards disposed at the sides of said chute for the purpose set forth.

8. In a dumping-wagon, the combination with the body having its bottom provided with a discharge-opening, and means controlling the discharge therefrom, of a chute comprising a main section disposed transversely under said opening, means for independently raising and lowering the ends of said chutesection to tilt the same toward either side of the wagon, end sections pivoted to said main section and adapted to be swung up against the side of the body, and folding guards attached to the sides of the main section and to the body as set forth.

9. In a dumping-wagon, the combination with the body having its bottom provided with a discharge-opening, and suitably-open, ated gates movable to and from the center of said opening, of a chute comprising a main section disposed transversely under said opening, guards disposed at the sides of said main section, a bail pivoted to each end of said main section, sheaves pivoted to the sides of the body, cables or chains connected to said bails and to said sheaves, ratchet-wheels connected to the said sheaves, pawls engaging said ratchet-Wheels, whereby the main section can be tilted toward either side of the wagon, and end sections pivoted to the main section and adapted to be swung up against the sides of the body as set forth.

10. In a dumping-wagon, the combination with the body having its bottom provided with a discharge-opening in its bottom, and suitably-operated sliding gates movable to and from the center of said opening, of a chute comprising a main section supported transversely under said opening and adapted to be tilted toward either side of the Wagon to different degrees of inclination, and end sections pivoted to said main section and adapted to be swung up against the side of the body, and chute extensions detachably secured to the end sections as set forth and shown.

11. In a dumping-Wagon, the combination with the body having its bottom provided With a discharge-opening, and gates controlling the discharge therefrom, of a chute comprising a main section supported transversely under said opening and adapted to be tilted toward either side of the Wagon at difierent degrees of inclination, end sections pivoted to the main section and having their sides converging outwardly, and removable extensions formed. With inwardly-diverging sides overlapping the divergent sides of the end sections, hangers supporting the extensions in their positions, and means for locking said extensions to the end sections as set forth and I shown.

J. J. LAASS, FRANK H. CoLLINs. 

